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Modernity and postmodernity

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 3 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q6 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6

0 6
Read Item C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Postmodernists believe we have entered a new type of society, which is
characterised by consumption, diversity, choice and globalisation. Furthermore,
postmodernists argue that metanarratives are less useful for explaining how society
works today.
However, Marxists and others are particularly critical of the view that we have entered
a new type of society.
Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the view that society today
should be described as postmodern.
[20 marks]

2. June 2019 · Paper 3 · Q6 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6

0 6
Read Item C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Marxist sociologists see capitalism as based on class inequality and the exploitation of
the proletariat. They argue that all social institutions help to maintain capitalist society.
However, in the Marxist view, the proletariat will ultimately overthrow capitalism and
create a classless society.
Critics argue that the traditional Marxist view of society is outdated.
Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the contribution of Marxist
approaches to understanding today’s society.
[20 marks]

3. June 2018 · Paper 1 · Q6 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2

0 6
Outline and explain two problems of using the functionalist perspective to study today’s
society.
[10 marks]

Mark schemes

1. November 2020 · Paper 3 · Q6

2. June 2019 · Paper 3 · Q6

3. June 2018 · Paper 1 · Q6